Delhi AIIMS launches Da Vinci Surgical Robot to train doctors

This marks the first-ever installation of the da Vinci system dedicated exclusively to training at a government medical college in India. With this state-of-the-art addition, AIIMS Delhi also becomes the only institution nationwide to house two distinct surgical robotic systems solely for training purposes, news agency UNI reported. Also Read:AIIMS launches Never Alone App to support student mental health The newly installed da Vinci Surgical Robot, provided by Intuitive Surgical under a Memorandum of Understanding, complements the existing Hugo robotic trainer by Medtronic, already operational at the SET Facility. Together, these platforms offer comprehensive, hands-on robotic surgery training for medical students, residents, nurses, and faculty members across various disciplines. Speaking at the inauguration here, Dr M Srinivas, Director of AIIMS Delhi, said, “This new centre elevates AIIMS’s role as a beacon of surgical innovation, bringing advanced robotic surgery training to India — training that was previously accessible only abroad.” The SET Facility is equipped with simulators, trainers, and manikins, enabling trainees to hone their skills in a safe and controlled environment. The introduction of the da Vinci Surgical Robot will enhance skill development across multiple specialities, including urology, gynaecology, general surgery, surgical oncology, and head and neck surgery. This initiative is poised to revolutionise surgical education and patient care, firmly establishing AIIMS Delhi at the forefront of robotic surgical training in the country, said doctors at the AIIMS, reports UNI. Medical Dialogues recently reported that in a significant step toward addressing student mental health concerns, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, has launched an AI-powered mental health and wellness app called ‘Never Alone’. The launch coincided with World Suicide Prevention Day.